February Guided Hikes and Programs on Larimer County Open Spaces

Interested in inspiring curiosity for the natural world in children and adults? Larimer County Natural Resources needs new Volunteer Naturalists teach school groups, lead hikes and interact with the public on Larimer County’s parks and open spaces. An in-depth training is set to begin February 27, 2014. Application deadline is February 20. For more information, please contact Heather Young at hyoung@larimer.org or (970) 619-4489.

Guided Hikes and Events

·Tuesday, February 4 at 9:15 a.m. “Tiny Trekkers at the Loveland Library” Join Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you. This will be a morning filled with crafts, stories, fun facts and some outside time if the weather is nice. A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this hour long program. Program is free. Please go to larimer.org/NRregistration to sign up. Please direct questions to Heather at (970) 619-4489.

·Saturday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m. “Moon Over My Open Space” Join a Volunteer Naturalist for a moonlit walk at River Bluffs Open Space, located just east of I-25 between Windsor and Timnath, to look out for nighttime critters and learn about owls. Approximately 2 hour hike. Hike rating: Easy. Program is free but registration is required. Please go to larimer.org/NRregistration to sign up. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring along some water to drink. Direct questions to Heather at (970) 619-4489.

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